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• Translation in the Spotlight – Open mic night!

  • When
    07/17/2025
  •  
    17:30 - 19:30
  • Location
    Folio, the Seattle Athenaeum, 93 Pike Street, #307
  • Spaces left
    32

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  NOTIS’s Northwest Literary Translators present:

  Translation open mic night
  
  Date, time, and location: Thursday, 7/17/2025, 17:30 – 19:30 @ Folio, the Seattle Athenaeum, 93 Pike Street, #307

  Come spend a summer evening with the hottest translators in town! Literary translators will gather at Folio to share excerpts from their work in translation — any genre and language. You can register to read from your work or to simply attend and cheer on your colleagues. 

  The first eight translators to register for the event and indicate that they want to perform will be assigned a reading slot. Other readers will be welcome to follow as time allows.

  Please bring snacks or beverages to share!

  A few rules:

  • Readings should include a little of the source language and a lot of your translation. 
  • You must read a translation of your own, not someone else's (or some machine's translation).
  • Each reader will have the microphone for 5-7 minutes to allow time for everyone and keep the audience engaged. Shorter is fine.
  • Choose something exciting to listen to! This means a piece that's beautiful, surprising, hilarious, touching, or otherwise very memorable. 

  
  Questions? Write to Shelley.

  Cost:  $5 for NOTIS and Folio members | $15 general*
  
  * Did you know? Members enjoy reduced, often free, event admission. If you live in the Seattle area and expect to attend at least two NOTIS events per year, consider looking into membership. At only $25/year for students (55 for non-students), it might just save you money! See the benefits breakdown here.

  
  
  

  
  

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• A Taste for Words: Translating the Language of Food

  • When
    07/19/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    30

  NOTIS’s Translation Division presents:

  From Kitchen to Page: Translating the Language of Food
  Presented by 

  Save the Date!

  
  

   Details will be available soon!
  

  These two short presentations will be followed by a general discussion with Q&A.

  

  
  Saturday, July 19th, 2025, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. PST
  Check-in at 8:50 a.m. 
  

   
  You will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions three days before and again the day before the event. If you don’t receive a reminder, please email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  
  $ NOTIS members, $ nonmembers
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  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements.  REQUIREMENTS 

  
  Registration will be accepted online until 5 days prior to the workshop. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation includes Zoom information, a meeting ID, and a passcode. 

  
  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  ATA		Pending (Category A)

  
  Please note that continuing education credit is not requested from DSHS, AOC, OJD, CCHI, or IMIA/NBCMI.

  

  
  

  
  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, we will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificates will be emailed the following week.

   
  No refunds can be given within five days of the event. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before five days of the event. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with the third party application, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements. 

  **This workshop will be recorded.**

  
  If you require accommodation, please contact  NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

   
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• Netflix and Learn: Unconventional Resources for Learning Medical Terminology (online live via Zoom) 1 CEU by DSHS (#693), AOC, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $19/Members

  • When
    07/23/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 19:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    40

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  Netflix and Learn: Unconventional Resources for Learning Medical Terminology
  
  Presented by Yuliya Speroff

  Class description: 
  Professional medical interpreters and translators must possess a professional vocabulary that encompasses a wide variety of terms they can expect to encounter daily, as well as a sound understanding of medical concepts. There are numerous learning and professional development opportunities for both interpreters and translators – from webinars to self-paced online courses. This webinar will suggest to the participants ideas for another way of learning– using books, podcasts, and TV shows to enhance their knowledge of medical terminology and medicine in general. While TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy may be medically inaccurate, a single scene may contain dozens of medical terms, presented in context, and tied to dramatic plotlines. Podcasts related to medical topics, aimed at the public, are great sources of information presented in an entertaining manner. Books written by doctors or medical journalists contain medical knowledge and terminology in the context of case stories, which are likely to be more memorable than dry academic texts. Participants will learn how to effectively use unconventional resources to learn medical terminology – and share their favorite resources with peers!

  Learning goals: 

  • Participants will learn the principles of effective vocabulary learning
  • Participants will be introduced to a wide variety or resources for extracting medical terminology such as books, podcasts, and TV shows
  • Participants will learn several ways of engaging with medical terminology from the above resources

  
  Please note: This workshop will not be recorded. Live attendance is required to receive continuing education credits.

  
  

  

   Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 6pm to 7pm PDT

    Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email info@notisnet.org or text (425) 615-6741 if you don't receive a reminder. 

   $19 NOTIS members, $29 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS!)
  

   Register online. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these important Requirements (click below) before proceeding with your registration.

  
  

   Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  DSHS	1 general	Approved (Approval number: 693)
  Washington State AOC	1 performance	Approved
  ATA	1	Approved
  CCHI	1	Approved (CEAP ID #10819)
  IMIA/NBCMI	1	Pending

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  
  NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

  NOTE: This workshop was previously approved by WA AOC for the 2022–2023 reporting cycle. If the current workshop date is not listed by the time the session takes place, it will still appear on your certificate of completion. You may check the Continuing Education Class List later to confirm whether it has been approved. Please note that the AOC determines the type of credit awarded, which may differ from what NOTIS has requested.

  

  
  

  
  

  Yuliya Speroff is a Russian-English CoreCHI™- and WA DSHS-certified medical and social services interpreter. In her current role of a supervisor with Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, Yuliya supports the work of a team of staff medical interpreters and manages translation projects. She is certified as both an English and a Russian language instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Yuliya’s passion for teaching is realized through the work she does for a non-profit organization Americans Against Language Barriers, where she is engaged in curriculum development and training medical interpreters.

  
  

  Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

   No refunds can be given after July 18. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

  
  

   Email to office manager

  
  

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• Everyday Ethics for Interpreters: Lessons from Real-World Situations (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics 1 general CEU by DSHS (#805), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI. $38/Members

  • When
    08/04/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    35

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents: 

  Everyday Ethics for Interpreters: Lessons from Real-World Situations 
  Presented by Yvonne Simpson

  
  

  
  The goal of this two-hour workshop is to educate interpreters on the DSHS Code of Professional Conduct.  Participants will walk through the Code of Conduct and then apply it to real-life scenarios that have been submitted to NOTIS. For each scenario, the participants will be asked to reflect on whether they have faced a similar situation, what did they do at the time, what portion(s) of the DSHS Code of Conduct apply to the given scenario, and what are some appropriate options for addressing the scenario in light of the Code of Conduct. Participants will also be made aware of other Codes of Conduct that guide ethical interpreter practice (e.g. NCIHC, WA AOC, etc.)  
   

  

  1. Understand the DSHS Code of Professional Conduct: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the DSHS Code of Conduct and its application to professional interpreting practice.

  2. Apply Ethical Principles to Real-Life Scenarios: Participants will analyze real-life scenarios, identify applicable sections of the DSHS Code of Conduct, and evaluate appropriate responses to ethical challenges.

  3. Explore Other Relevant Codes of Conduct: Participants will become familiar with additional Codes of Conduct, such as those from NCIHC and WA AOC, to broaden their understanding of ethical standards in the interpreting profession.

  
  Here is a list of links to the Code of Ethics documents used in the workshop:

  • WAC 388-03-050 DSHS Code of Professional Conduct 
  • NCIHC Standards of Practice
  • NAIE Code of Ethics
  • NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
  • Standards of Practice and Ethics for WA State Judiciary Interpreters
    
    

  
   
  Monday, August 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PDT. Please check in at 5:50 p.m. to sign in. 

  This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants one month after the workshop date.

   
  You will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions three days before and again the day before the event. If you don’t receive a reminder, please email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  
  $38 NOTIS members, $68 non-members
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  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements →  Requirements 

   
  Registration closes five days prior to the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA DSHS	1 ethics, 1 general	Approved (Approval number: 805)
  WA AOC	2 general	Approved
  ATA	2 general	Approved (category A)
  CCHI	2 instructional (CEAP ID: 10755)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (ID:25-1061)	Approved

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  
  NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

  *Note: If WA AOC has not approved this workshop by the date it takes place, it will not appear on your certificate of completion. You can check the Continuing Education Class List later to see if it was approved. Please keep in mind that AOC decides the type of credit awarded, so it may differ from what NOTIS requested.

  
  
  

   
  Yvonne Simpson is the Senior Director of Language Access & Cultural Advocacy at UW Medicine. She holds a Master of Arts in Spanish (Linguistics) and has significant experience in interpreting, translating and training. Yvonne is a DSHS Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter and is a Certified Medical Interpreter through the National Board. She began her professional interpreting career in 2006 as a staff interpreter at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Yvonne values her work advocating for language access as a human right.

  

  
  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. 

  
  Refunds are available for cancellations made more than 5 days prior to the workshop date, subject to a $15 cancellation fee. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

  
  Email NOTIS at info@notisnet.org.  

  
  

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• Feedback Forum in the park

  • When
    08/09/2025
  •  
    13:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Titlow Park, Tacoma, WA

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  Join the Northwest Literary Translators for an open-air Feedback Forum at Titlow Park, just before the official NOTIS summer picnic! We'll take over a table or two to workshop translations in progress by members or interested guests. To share your work at this Forum, please bring printed copies of an excerpt of your translation, no more than two pages, and the corresponding original text. All languages and genres are welcome.

  Please register so we can coordinate about the perfect spot to meet. Then plan to stay after to mingle with more translators and interpreters from across the region.

  Questions? Accommodations? Contact NOTIS 

  Check out the Northwest Literary Translators and additional literary translation events here.

  

  
  

  
  

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• NOTIS Summer Picnic

  • When
    08/09/2025
  •  
    15:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    Titlow Park, Tacoma
  • Spaces left
    100

  Save the Date!

  NOTIS Summer Picnic
  
  Saturday, August 9
  

  We’re excited to announce our 2025 picnic and potluck! 

  Location: Titlow Park
  Address:  4702 S. 19th St Tacoma, WA 98405
  

  
  

  
  
  

  Come join us for food, drinks, and fun at our annual NOTIS picnic! It's a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues and spend time with friends and family.

  Please bring a dish for the potluck. NOTIS will provide drinks and snacks. And feel free to bring your guitar, ukulele, or any other fun activity you'd like to share!

  Enter the cooking contest by bringing your favorite home-made condiment, gravy, chutney, dressing, or otherwise scoopable accompaniment!

  Family and friends of all ages are welcome. Please RSVP if possible so we can bring enough drinks and snacks for everyone. Simply click on "Register" to RSVP. Attendance is free.
     
  We look forward to spending a fun morning and afternoon with you! 
  
  

  

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• Improving Short-Term Memory and Focus for Interpreters (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#). AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members

  • When
    08/16/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    36

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   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Improving Short-Term Memory and Focus for Interpreters 
  Presented by Eliana Lobo

  Workshop Overview

  Sharpen your skills with this hands-on workshop designed for interpreters at all levels—whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional. This interactive session focuses on strengthening two critical interpreting abilities: short-term memory and focused attention.

  Tailored for interpreters in court, healthcare, community, and educational settings, the workshop introduces practical, easy-to-replicate skill drills that you can incorporate into your personal practice routine. 

  Through participatory exercises, you'll explore:

  • Techniques to enhance memory retention 
  • Techniques to sustain attention
  • Methods to track and measure progress
  • Strategies to identify and analyze errors
  • How to increase challenge levels over time for continuous growth

  You'll walk away with tools to assess your own performance, choose drills that target specific skill gaps, and build a sustainable practice plan for ongoing professional improvement.

  Ready to boost your interpreting accuracy and confidence? Join us and take the first step toward sharper focus and stronger memory on the job.

  This workshop will be recorded. Registrants will have access to the recording for one month following the event.

  Workshop Details

  Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
  Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
  Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Please arrive on time to sign in.
  Location: Online via Zoom

  Reminder emails with login details will be sent 3 days and 1 day before the workshop.
  If you don’t receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  Cost

  NOTIS Members: $52 Non-Members: $94 
  Join NOTIS for discounts and additional member benefits.

  Registration

  Closes: Five days prior to the event
  Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive one, your registration may not have been successful.

  Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.

  Continuing Education Credits
  

  The following CE credits have been requested and are pending approval:

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA DSHS	3 general	Pending
  WA AOC	3 performance	Pending
  OJD	3 general	Approved
  ATA	3	Approved
  CCHI	3	Pending (ID:)
  NBCMI	0.3 (Education Registry ID )	Pending

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  

  Note: NOTIS is not responsible for refunds if CE credits are not approved by these entities.

  

  
  

  About the Presenter

  Eliana Lobo is a Certified Medical Interpreter and Trainer of Trainers, with M.A.s from Brown University in Bilingual Education, and Portuguese & Brazilian Studies. Beginning as a Spanish/Portuguese medical interpreter at Rhode Island Hospital, then becoming Trainer & Supervisor for Harborview Medical Center’s Department of Interpreter Services in Seattle, followed by National Director of Interpreter Quality for In Demand, and currently Director of Lobo Language Access in Tacoma Washington, Eliana provides consultation on language access plans, interpreter training curricula, and diversity & inclusion issues. Eliana is a regular speaker at healthcare interpreter conferences, presenter/co- host for NCIHC’s “Home for Trainers” webinar series, Board member and Chair of the Standards & Training Committee at NCIHC, and a former CCHI Commissioner.

  
  

  Certificates of Completion

  Certificates will be issued to attendees who:

  • Arrive on time
  • Attend the entire session

  Please allow time to log in early. Late arrivals are welcome to stay but may not receive DSHS credit.

  Refund Policy

  ✅ Refunds are available if requested more than 5 days before the event, minus a $15 fee.
  ❌ No refunds for cancellations after that period or due to technical issues, missed reminders, or platform compatibility problems.
  Transfers between workshops are not permitted.

  Accessibility & Questions

  If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance.
  info@notisnet.org

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• Interpreting for IEPs and beyond: the role of social service interpreters in schools (Online live via Zoom) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#689), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI, $38/Members

  • When
    08/30/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    35

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  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

  Interpreting for IEPs and beyond: the role of social service interpreters in schools

  Presented by Fanny Cordero

  
  

  What is it about?

  IEP, SDI, PWN, BASC, SBA, LRE, SLD, CELF, ELA, TEXL, IDEA, FAPE….

  These are some of the acronyms that are commonly used when interpreting for IEP meetings in public schools. Just as in medical interpreting, interpreting for Education encounters requires that interpreters invest some time learning terminology used in Special Education IEP meetings in public schools for grades K-12.

  This 2-hour interactive class will introduce participants to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and address spoken language interpretation for IEP meetings in public school grades K-12.

  Objectives for this class:

  1)      Introduction to the IEP and IEP Timeline

  2)      Overview of what happens at IEP meetings.

  3)      Explore interpretation strategies and challenges. Practice with provided scripts in breakout groups.

  4)      View a list of suggested resources for preparation and continued study.

  When? Saturday, August 30, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST. 
  Check-in at 8:50 a.m. PLEASE CHECK IN AT 8:50 a.m. to sign in. Class from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PST.

  Where? 

  Cost?  $38 NOTIS member, $68 Non-member (Click to Join NOTIS)　

  Requirements
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these important Requirements (click below) before proceeding with your registration.
  

  

  Registration? Register online. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. This workshop may be recorded. 

  Reminder? Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text 425-615-6741 if you don't receive a reminder. 

  CE credits? Credit status will be updated upon approval

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	2 general credits	Approved (Approval number: 689)
  Washington State AOC	2 Performance credits	See notes below*
  ATA	2 (category A)	Approved
  CCHI	2 (ID: 10028) instructional	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (Education Registry ID22-1279)	Approved

  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  
  NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

  *Note: This workshop was previously approved by WA AOC for the 2022–2023 reporting cycle. If the current workshop date is not listed by the time the session takes place, it will still appear on your certificate of completion. You may check the Continuing Education Class List later to confirm whether it has been approved. Please note that the AOC determines the type of credit awarded, which may differ from what NOTIS has requested.

  

   Who is teaching? Fanny Cordero began her quest for language access at age 13 when she landed in California. She has worked extensively as a DSHS Certified Spanish Medical and Social Services interpreter, French Medical Authorized interpreter and DSHS Certified Spanish translator. Fanny has assisted individuals, providers, education and litigation teams for more than 20 years. Fanny is also aware of the challenges for interpreters and providers for languages of lesser diffusion. She is a former WASCLA Board of Directors (Washington State Language Access Coalition) and participated in the OSPI Language Access Workgroup. Fanny enjoys working in the intersection of medical, legal and education settings in the pursuit of language justice. 

  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificate will be emailed the following week. 

  Refunds? No refunds can be given after August 25th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as unstable internet connection, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  Anything else? If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

  Questions? Email to office manager

  
  

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• Celebrate International Translation Day with NOTIS

  • When
    09/13/2025
  •  
    08:45 - 17:30
  • Location
    Lynnwood Event Center
  • Spaces left
    150

   
  Save the date!

  
  NOTIS 2025 Annual Conference! 

  Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 
  Time: 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PDT
  Location: Lynnwood Event Center
  

  Event details will be updated as they become available.

  Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and inspire with the best in the business! This year’s lively in-person event will bring together local translation & interpretation professionals for a full day of networking, conference sessions, panel discussions, and more. 

  

  Our stellar 2025 Conference program will include such wide-ranging topics as... 

  For detailed information on our Conference Sessions, click here; and check out our Featured Speakers here! To view our full 2025 conference site, click on the yellow button above. 

  NOTE: This conference will not be recorded or offered in a hybrid format.
  
  

  
  Included in the cost of registration are: access to all conference sessions and activities, coffee and tea service, and a catered lunch.

  Individual Member $ To Be Determined Student / Volunteer $ To Be Determined Non-member* $ To Be Determined

  *Not currently a member? Join NOTIS today and save on all events!
  CANCELLATION FEE: $50

  NOTE: Registration will close at midnight (Pacific time) on September [ ], 2025. Please note that cancellations will not be accepted after this date. 

  
  Please note that this schedule may experience minor changes in the days leading up to the event. 

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  • View session descriptions
    
    

  
  

  
  
  Credit approval status will be updated regularly as we receive confirmation from the accrediting agencies.

  	Credits	Status
  WA DSHS	To be requested
  WA AOC	To be requested
  OJD	To be requested
  ATA	To be requested
  CA CIMCE	To be requested
  CCHI	To be requested
  IMIA/NBCMI	To be requested

  
  Disclaimer: In the event that continuing education credits are not approved by any of the above-listed entities, NOTIS will not be liable for reimbursing registration fees.
  
  Agency Codes
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters

  NOTE: Participants are not required to sign in to individual sessions to receive CEUs. NOTIS will send a Certificate of Attendance to each participant after the conference, which may be used as proof of attendance if needed. Please contact info@notisnet.org if you have any questions.
  
  

  
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• Interpreting for Survivors of Domestic Violence (Online live via Zoom) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#701), AOC, OJD, CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI. $38/Members

  • When
    09/17/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    36

  Register

  
  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

  Interpreting for Survivors of Domestic Violence 

  Presented by Yuliya Speroff

   Every year, more than 10 million men and women in the U.S. experience domestic violence. Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of class, gender, race, age, disability, religion or educational background. Medical interpreters may find themselves interpreting for survivors of domestic violence in a wide variety of settings - from an emergency room to a counseling session. Interpreting in such encounters can present unique challenges to interpreters in terms of terminology, the importance of upholding the ethical principles, and vicarious trauma.

  After attending this class, the participants will be able to:
  - Define domestic violence and related concepts
  - Give examples of domestic abuse
  - Explain how domestic violence affects immigrant victims
  - Discuss challenges related to interpreting for survivors of domestic violence and strategies for overcoming them
  - Practice with converting key terminology into their working language(s) 

  
  

  What is a Webshop? A webshop is just like an interactive onsite class, but held online through Zoom. During a webshop, you can ask questions and engage in discussion. You may be divided into “break-out” rooms where you’ll be working with other participants on exercises or on practicing a skill. There may be quizzes and polls. So, while there may be some PowerPoint and lecture, this is not like your typical webinar. Your full attention and participation is expected; that’s what makes it fun!

  

   Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, 6pm to 8pm PST

   Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text 425-615-6741 if you don't receive a reminder.  

   $38 NOTIS members, $68 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  Register online. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read requirements (click below) before proceeding with your registration. REQUIREMENTS 

   

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	2 general	Approved (#701)
  Washington State AOC	2 performance	See note below*
  Oregon Judicial Department	2 general	Approved
  ATA	2	Approved
  CCHI	2 (CEAP ID: 10092)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (Registry ID23-1052)	Approved

  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  
  NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

  *Note: This workshop was previously approved by WA AOC for the 2022–2023 reporting cycle. If the current workshop date is not listed by the time the session takes place, it will still appear on your certificate of completion. You may check the Continuing Education Class List later to confirm whether it has been approved. Please note that the AOC determines the type of credit awarded, which may differ from what NOTIS has requested.

  

  
  

  Yuliya Speroff is a Russian-English CoreCHI™ and DSHS-certified healthcare interpreter. Yuliya first started interpreting over 10 years ago in her hometown of Novosibirsk, Russia and has since interpreted in a variety of settings – from a fighter jet factory to a live brain surgery, and most recently at a number of hospitals in Seattle. Yuliya also holds an MA in Business Management and is certified as both an English and a Russian language instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Yuliya’s The Medical Interpreter Blog focuses on providing medical interpreters with resources and information for continuous professional development. 

  
  

  Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

   No refunds can be given after September 12th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  This workshop will be recorded.

  If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

  
  

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• Interpreting for Prenatal Genetics (Online live session via Zoom) Two Sessions, 8 CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, OJD, ATA. 7.5 by CCHI. 0.75 by IMIA/NBCMI. $119/Members

  • Start
    10/04/2025
  •  
  • End
    10/11/2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    35

   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Interpreting for Prenatal Genetics
  Presented by Cindy Roat

   
  Details coming soon!

   
  TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, October 4 & October 11, 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., PST. 

  To receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs), you must attend both sessions. Partial credits cannot be granted for attending only one session.

  Both sessions will not be recorded; therefore, you must attend both sessions to receive CEUs.

   
  You will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions three days before and again the day before the event. If you don’t receive a reminder, please email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

   
  $119 NOTIS members, $169 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  
  Register online five days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. 

   
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS (#682)	8 general	Pending
  Washington State AOC	8	Pending*
  Oregon Judicial Department	8 general	Pending
  ATA	8 (category A)	Pending
  CCHI (ID:)	7.5 instructional	Pending
  IMIA/NBCMI (ID: 22-1221)	0.75	Pending

  
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.

  *Note: If WA AOC has not approved this workshop by the date it takes place, it will not appear on your certificate of completion. You can check the Continuing Education Class List later to see if it was approved. Please keep in mind that AOC decides the type of credit awarded, so it may differ from what NOTIS requested.
  

  Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificate will be emailed the following week. 

  

  
  Cindy Roat is a national consultant and trainer with 29 years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services, Cindy has made significant contributions to the healthcare interpreting field in the areas of training, program development, policy formulation, advocacy, and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters, providers, and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap, and her most recent book, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs.

   
  No refunds can be given before five days prior to the first session. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

   
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• Everyday Ethics for Interpreters: Lessons from Real-World Situations (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics 1 general CEU by DSHS (#805), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI. $38/Members

  • When
    11/03/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents: 

  Everyday Ethics for Interpreters: Lessons from Real-World Situations 
  Presented by Yvonne Simpson

  
  

  
  The goal of this two-hour workshop is to educate interpreters on the DSHS Code of Professional Conduct.  Participants will walk through the Code of Conduct and then apply it to real-life scenarios that have been submitted to NOTIS. For each scenario, the participants will be asked to reflect on whether they have faced a similar situation, what did they do at the time, what portion(s) of the DSHS Code of Conduct apply to the given scenario, and what are some appropriate options for addressing the scenario in light of the Code of Conduct. Participants will also be made aware of other Codes of Conduct that guide ethical interpreter practice (e.g. NCIHC, WA AOC, etc.)  
   

  

  1. Understand the DSHS Code of Professional Conduct: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the DSHS Code of Conduct and its application to professional interpreting practice.

  2. Apply Ethical Principles to Real-Life Scenarios: Participants will analyze real-life scenarios, identify applicable sections of the DSHS Code of Conduct, and evaluate appropriate responses to ethical challenges.

  3. Explore Other Relevant Codes of Conduct: Participants will become familiar with additional Codes of Conduct, such as those from NCIHC and WA AOC, to broaden their understanding of ethical standards in the interpreting profession.

  
  Here is a list of links to the Code of Ethics used in the workshop:

  • WAC 388-03-050 DSHS Code of Professional Conduct 
  • NCIHC Standards of Practice
  • NAIE Code of Ethics
  • NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
  • Standards of Practice and Ethics for WA State Judiciary Interpreters
    
    

  
   
  Monday, November 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PST. Check-in at 5:50 p.m. PLEASE CHECK IN AT 5:50 p.m. to sign in. Class from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PST.

  This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants one month after the workshop date.

   
  You will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions three days before and again the day before the event. If you don’t receive a reminder, please email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  
  $38 NOTIS members, $68 non-members
  Did you know? Members receive significant discounts on all NOTIS courses. Click here to see the other benefits of membership and JOIN NOTIS!

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Requirements 

   
  Registration closes five days prior to the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA DSHS	1 ethics, 1 general	Approved (Approval number:805)
  WA AOC	1 ethics, 1 general	Pending*
  ATA	2 general	Approved (category A)
  CCHI	2 instructional (CEAP ID:10755)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (ID:25-1061)	Approved

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  
  NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

  *Note: If WA AOC has not approved this workshop by the date it takes place, it will not appear on your certificate of completion. You can check the Continuing Education Class List later to see if it was approved. Please keep in mind that AOC decides the type of credit awarded, so it may differ from what NOTIS requested.

  
  
  

   
  Yvonne Simpson is the Senior Director of Language Access & Cultural Advocacy at UW Medicine. She holds a Master of Arts in Spanish (Linguistics) and has significant experience in interpreting, translating and training. Yvonne is a DSHS Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter and is a Certified Medical Interpreter through the National Board. She began her professional interpreting career in 2006 as a staff interpreter at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Yvonne values her work advocating for language access as a human right.

  

  
  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. 

  
  Refunds are available for cancellations made more than 5 days prior to the workshop date, subject to a $15 cancellation fee. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

  
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• Interpreting for Dental Services (Online live session via Zoom) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, OJD. 3.5 by CCHI. 0.35 by IMIA/NBCMI. $69/Members

  • When
    11/08/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 13:00
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    35

   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Interpreting for Dental Services 
  Presented by Cindy Roat

   TBA
  

  
  

  

   
  Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST.  

  To receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs), you must attend both sessions. Partial credits cannot be granted for attending only one session.

  Both sessions will not be recorded; therefore, you must attend both sessions to receive CEUs.

   
  You will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions three days before and again the day before the event. If you don’t receive a reminder, please email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

   
  $69 NOTIS members, $99 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  
  Register online five days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. 

   
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS (#)	4 general	To be requested
  Washington State AOC	4 general	To be requested*
  Oregon Judicial Department	4 general	To be requested
  ATA	4 (category A)	To be requested
  CCHI (ID:)	3.5 instructional	To be requested
  IMIA/NBCMI (ID: 22-1221)	0.35	To be requested

  
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.

  *Note: If WA AOC has not approved this workshop by the date it takes place, it will not appear on your certificate of completion. You can check the Continuing Education Class List later to see if it was approved. Please keep in mind that AOC decides the type of credit awarded, so it may differ from what NOTIS requested.
  

  Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificate will be emailed the following week. 

  

  
  Cindy Roat is a national consultant and trainer with 29 years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services, Cindy has made significant contributions to the healthcare interpreting field in the areas of training, program development, policy formulation, advocacy, and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters, providers, and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap, and her most recent book, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs.

   
  No refunds can be given five days before the first workshop date. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before this date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

   
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• NOTIS Annual Meeting and Holiday Party

  • When
    12/06/2025
  •  
    13:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    Kent Senior Activity Center, Kent, WA
  • Spaces left
    75

  Save the Date!

  RING OUT THE OLD YEAR with NOTIS! 

  All members are invited to attend NOTIS’s Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Party. 

  Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
  
  Location: Kent Senior Activity Center

  Address: 600 E Smith Street Kent, WA 98032
  

  The Annual Meeting will review NOTIS activities for the past year and welcome new Board Members (from 1:00-2:00pm). 

  The Holiday Party (2:00-4:00pm) 

  Theme: Winter Holiday Show & Tell

  Bring pictures/props/decor, wear clothing, or prepare food/performances* that represent your family's or community's traditions for celebrating wintertime holidays.
  

  • Potluck - bring a dish to share with your friends and peers
  • Coffee, tea, and soft drinks will be provided
  • Ugly Sweater Contest - wear your most audacious seasonal sweater for the chance to dethrone last year's winner!
  • Cozy Dessert Competition - prepare your favorite cold-weather treat to showcase your culinary abilities and enter to win a prize
  • Performances* - an opportunity to show off your talents! Do you sing, play an instrument, juggle, or dance? Have you got another special skill you’d like to share? Email info@notisnet.org and secure your spot to perform! *You must bring your own background music, if applicable.* Speakers will be provided.
  • Other fun activities! 

  NOTIS will partner with a local food bank to support our community. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for donation.

  We look forward to seeing you there! 
  
  

  
  

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• Stress and Interpreting (Online live via Zoom) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, OJD, CCHI, ATA $28/Members

  • When
    12/13/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    35

  
  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

  STRESS and interpreting

  Presented by Eliana Lobo

  
  

  Attendees will learn how stress negatively impacts performance, and what they can do about it. This training explains how the physiological effects of stress impact and impede language production and conversion, while providing tools and techniques to help manage stress and improve performance.
  
  Training strategies, techniques for self-calming and study plans for interpreters will be shared with the goal of better preparing working interpreters to be better at handling stress in the moment of interpreting.
  
  Content includes techniques to improve and manage memory, breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve message delivery.
  Methods for establishing baseline metrics, (how fast is too fast, how long is too long) will be shared.
  Exercises for measuring one’s progress, as well as establishing stretch goals for memory and speed will be demonstrated and shared.
  
  Sample scripts for managing flow before the discussion or conversation goes off track will be given. Participants will be encouraged to personalize scripted templates for us in the pre-session and when asking for a repetition or clarification. Skill drills that simulate added stress will be shared. These simulations help prepare interpreters to work while experiencing stress, in that they can learn to develop the additional mechanical skills together with the ability to work through their stress, and ultimately do a better job, while on the job.

   December 13th 2025, 9 am to 11 am, PST
  

   Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email (info@notisnet.org) or Text 425-615-6741 if you don't receive a reminder.

   $28 NOTIS members, $50 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  Register online. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these important Requirements before proceeding with your registration.

   

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	2	Pending (#)
  Washington State AOC	2	Pending (General)
  ATA	2	Pending
  CCHI	2	Pending
  OJD (Oregon Judicial Department)	2	Pending
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2	Pending

  
  

  

  
  

  Eliana Lobo is a Certified Medical Interpreter and Trainer of Trainers, with M.A.s from Brown University in Bilingual Education, and Portuguese & Brazilian Studies. Beginning as a Spanish/Portuguese medical interpreter at Rhode Island Hospital, then becoming Trainer & Supervisor for Harborview Medical Center’s Department of Interpreter Services in Seattle, followed by National Director of Interpreter Quality for In Demand, and currently Director of Lobo Language Access in Tacoma Washington, Eliana provides consultation on language access plans, interpreter training curricula, and diversity & inclusion issues. Eliana is a regular speaker at healthcare interpreter conferences, presenter/co- host for NCIHC’s “Home for Trainers” webinar series, Board member and Chair of the Standards & Training Committee at NCIHC, and a former CCHI Commissioner.
    

  
  

  Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

   No refunds can be given after December 8th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.
  

  If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

   Email to office manager

  
  

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